Here are some articles, blogs, and podcasts from this past week that you may find helpful as you work with young adults in your church and community. “10 Practical Ways to Read the Bible More” by Chuck Lawless Young adults in our group may have the intention of reading the Bible more, but aren't in the discipline of making daily Bible reading a part of their day. Dr. Lawless gives some practical suggestions we can share with young adults (and ourselves) to make daily Bible reading a priority. “The Attitude Jesus Wants From … [Read more...]
Friday Links
Here are some articles, blogs, and podcasts from this past week that you'll find helpful as you work with young adults in your church and community. “5 Surprising Characteristics of Churches That are Actually Reaching the Next Generation” by Carey Nieuwhof Everyone wants a “secret sauce” for reaching young adults in their community. Nieuwhof makes some observations of churches that are doing a great job of engaging the next generation. “The First Discipleship Essential: Intentionality” by Paul Worcester Worcester is … [Read more...]
Starving for God’s Word
In Matthew 4:4 Jesus says, “Man must not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” If you go for any period of time without eating, what happens? You get hungry! If you go for a long period of time without eating food, not only would you be hungry but you would also begin to get weak. In the same way that your body needs food, your soul needs God’s Word. If you go for any period of time without it, it hungers! And if you stop feeding on God's Word for a long period of time, it gets weak. God's … [Read more...]